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Silverado, CA

Census-designated place in Orange County, California.

Population

972

Land area

5.7sq mi

People per sq mi

170

ZIP codes

0

Silverado and its ZIP codes

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Silverado at a glance

  • Silverado is 33% less dense than California as a whole.
  • The median household income is $76,797, 23% below the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $707,000 (4% below California) and median rent is $2,164 a month.

Local data for Silverado, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Silverado, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$76,797

Poverty rate

18.7%

Median home value

$707,000

Median rent

$2,164/mo

Homeownership

84.8%

Bachelor's or higher

45.6%

Median age

40.2

Average commute

40.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (122), Irish Americans (121), German Americans (107).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Silverado.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$84,864

1,663,220 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$94,034

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$25.2B

FY 2026, $7,922 per person

Orange County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Silverado, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone68.4%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit5.9%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home19.2%

Average one-way commute: 40.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Silverado, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

905

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

7,994

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 49°F

13.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Silverado, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.1%

U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

9.8%

U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.0%

U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts

Cities near Silverado

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Williams CanyonCensus-designated place1.7 mi0.6
ModjeskaCensus-designated place2.8 mi2
Trabuco CanyonCensus-designated place5 mi7.3
Lake ForestCity7.1 mi16.7
Temescal ValleyCensus-designated place8.1 mi19.3
CoronaCity8.1 mi39.9
Rancho Santa MargaritaCity8.3 mi12.9
El CerritoCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.6
CoronitaCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.6
IrvineCity9.6 mi65.6
North TustinCensus-designated place10 mi6.6
Mission ViejoCity10 mi17.7
Coto de CazaCensus-designated place10 mi7.8
TustinCity11 mi11.1
Home GardensCensus-designated place11 mi1.5
Las FloresCensus-designated place11 mi2.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Silverado, CA in?
Silverado is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of Silverado, CA?
About 972 people live in Silverado, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Silverado?
Nearby places include Williams Canyon (1.7 mi), Modjeska (2.8 mi), Trabuco Canyon (5 mi), Lake Forest (7.1 mi), Temescal Valley (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023